Anthony Pagano

Elms College freshman baseball player Anthony Pagano (Cranston, R.I.) was selected as this week's male student athlete spotlight.

Pagano, an accounting major at Elms, is in his first year as a member of the Blazers' baseball program.

Pagano has played in 11 games so far this season with eight starts, primarily as a second baseman, and has registered a .258 batting average. In the Blazers' season-opening doubleheader against Finlandia University on March 5, Pagano launched a home run in his first collegiate at-bat to help Elms earn the win and complete the sweep. For the season, he has eight hits, two doubles, four runs batted in, five walks and is 1 for 1 in stolen base attempts.

Briefly describe your favorite sports moment (playing or as a fan):

My favorite sports moment was when I was selected Athlete of the Week for my town's newspaper based on my performance on the field.

Who has been your biggest influence in sports and why:

My biggest influence has been my father because he has provided me with every opportunity to succeed and has taught me many lessons in life as well as baseball. I wouldn't be where I am today without him.

Why did you choose to attend Elms College:

My favorite place to travel to is Florida because it has perfect weather and there is a lot of baseball down there.

Where is the one place you would like to travel to in the future and why:

I'd like to travel to Toronto because I've never been to Canada. I would love to see the Blue Jays play and I would also like to see the Hockey Hall of Fame.

What is your favorite sports book or movie: